TP TEA – San Mateo
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Divine strawberry milk tea!
My first time at TP TEA. I got a lemon black tea with boba. It seemed to have real lemon bits inside. The drink size was large. My sister and mother both complained that the tea was too strong, too bitter. My drink was kind of bitter, too, but it was mostly because of the lemon rather than the tea. I didn’t focus on it much, I enjoyed my drink. I ordered it at 50% sweetness, but it still tasted more sweet. The boba pearls were also oddly small, I swallowed a few on accident.
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TP Tea has just become my most favorite tea brand in the Bay, probably because of their Hot Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea. I've always have a thing for strong tea, and I have to admit, their tea are indeed really strong. And if you want sweet tea, their tea is not it, even if you put a 100% sugar. But I honetly don't mind it because I don't even like sweet tea, I want to taste tea leaf flavor and want something light, so TP Tea is all that I need. Also, I have to give a compliment to...read full review
Hours
| Monday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 9PM |
TP TEA – San Mateo is a popular boba and tea spot known for its strong, flavorful teas and variety of treats. Many customers appreciate the quality and authenticity of their drinks, especially the Hot Tie Guan Yin Milk Tea, which is praised for its strong tea flavor and light, non-sweet style. While some find the tea to be quite strong and sometimes bitter, others enjoy the bold taste and prefer it unsweetened or with minimal sugar. The drinks often come with small boba pearls and sometimes real lemon bits, adding a fresh touch to lemon black tea. The staff is friendly and attentive, with some customers noting excellent customer service, especially when mishaps happen, like a dropped drink.
The restaurant is well-loved for its egg waffle, particularly the chocolate egg waffle, which is described as soft, warm, and addictive. It evokes nostalgic memories for some and is highly recommended. During busy times, the lines can be long, especially on weekends, and parking may be limited, but many find the wait worth it due to the quality of the drinks and snacks. Prices are around $5-6 for drinks, and the overall experience is considered good, with some mentioning the wait times longer than other places. Overall, TP TEA is recognized as a favorite spot in the area, especially for those seeking strong, authentic Taiwanese-style teas and delicious treats.